Rutgers students from Rockaway, Wharton face drug charges after house fire at off-campus residence

7:28 AM,
May 6, 2014

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Six Rutgers University students have been charged by city police with an array of drug offenses following a fire investigation at their off-campus college residence, according to police Capt. J.T. Miller.

At 5:30 p.m. Sunday, the New Brunswick Fire Department responded to 166 Hamilton St. for a report of a house fire. They discovered a fire that originated in the basement area had spread. The fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported.

While extinguishing the fire, firefighters observed an array of drugs and drug paraphernalia throughout the home, Miller said. ...